The average train between East Grinstead and Exeter takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from East Grinstead to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between East Grinstead and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Grinstead is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from East Grinstead to Exeter. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead station and arriving at Exeter station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
East Grinstead to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Grinstead station.
East Grinstead to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your East Grinstead to Exeter train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between East Grinstead and Exeter is 250.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from East Grinstead to Exeter Central via Clapham Junction in around 4h 58m.